System and methods for a truck box cover

ABSTRACT

Systems for a truck box cover and more particularly to a truck box cover system configured to transform to suit multiple load types and still protect the load from outside elements. The truck box cover system has a plurality of electrically controlled telescoping columns and sides made of compliant material for raising and lowering the cover and maintaining a closed configuration.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 15/850,449, filed 21 Dec. 2017, titled, “Systemsand Methods for a Truck Box Cover, which is a continuation of issuedU.S. Pat. No. 9,849,763, filed 23 May 2017, titled, “Systems and Methodsfor a Truck Box Cover,” both of which are incorporated herein in theirentirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Pick-up trucks are typically produced with a cargo box having an opendesign with a tailgate which may be lowered or opened in some manner toallow access to the cargo box. Presently, there are many options andstyles provided through the aftermarket to cover the open box to keepcontents placed in the box out of the weather, more secure, or just toprovide a more pleasing aesthetic. Varieties of box covers include bothsoft and hard tonneau covers and paneled tonneau covers which extendacross the top of the box at the height of the box rails, and caps (ortoppers) which sit on top of the box rails and extend over the box at aheight of at least the height of the truck cab. Although some soft andpaneled covers offer the ability to roll or remove the cover materialentirely, the intended utility of the cover is typically limited to thedimensions defined by the cover itself.

Therefore, there is a need for a box cover that can transform to suitmultiple load types and still protect the load from outside elements.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a truck box cover system (i.e., atonneau cover, topper, cap, etc.), and more particularly to a truck boxcover system configured to transform to suit multiple load types andstill protect the load from outside elements. The truck box cover systempreferably raises and lowers and has pliable sides to maintain a closedconfiguration in all states. The truck box cover system is morepreferably directed to a weatherproof soft tonneau cover that isconvertible into a weatherproof cap with a soft top and sides.

One aspect of the present invention is directed to a truck box coversystem comprising a frame comprising a first cover member, a secondcover member, and a third cover member; a truck box comprising a firstbody panel, a second body panel, and a box end panel; a plurality oftelescopic assemblies operatively connected to the frame and at leastone of the first body panel or the second body panel and configured tomove the frame relative to the truck box between a first position and asecond position; a top supported by the frame; and a compliant materialsupported by and extending from the frame to the first body panel, thesecond body panel, and the box end panel; whereby in the first positionthe frame, the first body panel, the second body panel, and the box endpanel are juxtaposed and the compliant member is substantially retainedwithin the first body panel and the second body panel; and whereby inthe second position the frame and the first body panel, the second bodypanel, and the box end panel are spaced apart and the compliant memberdefines a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall. The first covermember may be incorporated into a first box rail of the truck box andthe second cover member may be incorporated into a second box rail ofthe truck box. The plurality of telescopic assemblies may be configuredto be operated electrically and may be configured to be operatedremotely.

Additionally, or alternatively, the compliant member may be weatherproofmaterial and may be a stretch tent textile.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a truck box coversystem comprising a top movable between a first position and a secondposition; a first cover member extending along a first body panel of atruck box; a second cover member extending along a second body panel ofthe truck box; a plurality of telescopic assemblies operativelyconnected to the top and configured to move the top between the firstposition and the second position; and a compliant material extendingbetween the top and the first and second cover members; the compliantmaterial substantially retained within the first and second body panelsin the first position; and the compliant member defining a first walland a second wall in the second position. The plurality of telescopicassemblies may be configured to be operated electrically and may beconfigured to be operated remotely.

Additionally, or alternatively, the compliant member may be weatherproofmaterial and may be a stretch tent textile.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of first embodiment of a truck boxcover system in a first position according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the first embodiment system in thefirst position according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first embodiment system in the firstposition installed in the box of a truck according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 4A is a partial bottom perspective view of the first embodimentsystem in the first position according to the present invention.

FIG. 4B is a partial rear perspective view of the first embodimentsystem in the first position according to the present invention.

FIG. 5A is an end elevation view of a rail member and a cover member ofthe first embodiment system according to the present invention.

FIG. 5B is an end elevation view of a rail member and a cover member ofa second embodiment system according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the first embodiment systemtransitioning between the first position and a second position accordingto the present invention.

FIG. 7A is a rear perspective view of the first embodiment system shownin FIG. 6 according to the present invention.

FIG. 7B is a partial rear perspective view of a rail member of the firstembodiment system shown in FIG. 7A according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the first embodiment system in thesecond position according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the first embodiment system in thesecond position according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of the first embodiment system in thesecond position installed in the box of the truck according to thepresent invention.

FIG. 11 is a partial rear perspective view of the first embodimentsystem in the second position according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a close-up perspective view of a cover latch mechanism of thefirst embodiment system according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a partial rear perspective view of the first embodimentsystem according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of the first embodiment system in thesecond position according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a rear perspective view of the first embodiment system in thesecond position according to the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a front perspective view of the first embodiment system inthe first position according to the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the first embodiment with a rack systemaccording of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the first embodiment with the racksystem according of the present invention.

FIG. 20 perspective view of the first embodiment with the rack systemaccording of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an upstanding member of the rack systemaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a truck box coversystem in the second position according to the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact to enable thoseskilled in the art to practice the invention, the physical embodimentsherein disclosed merely exemplify the invention which may be embodied inother specific structures. While the preferred embodiment has beendescribed, the details may be changed without departing from theinvention, which is defined by the claims. It should also be noted thatlike part numbers represent like parts among the various embodiments.

FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a first exemplary embodiment 100 of a truck boxcover according to the present invention in a first position bothindependently and as installed in the box 12 of a truck 10. The box 12of a truck 10 typically comprises a box floor 14, a first body panel 16with a first box rail 18, a second body panel 20 with a second box rail22, a box end panel 24 with a third box rail 26, and a tailgate 28 (seealso FIGS. 10 and 11).

The truck box cover system 100 according to an exemplary firstembodiment of the present invention preferably comprises a first frame102; a second frame 124; a top 160 preferably comprising a firstcompliant material; a second compliant material 170 (see also FIG. 6), arear panel 70, and a plurality of columns 190.

The first frame 102 preferably comprises a first rail member 104, asecond rail member 114, and a third rail member 120. The first, second,and third rail members 104,114,120 are configured to follow the shape ofthe truck box 12, specifically the first, second, and third box rails18,22,26, respectively.

The first, second, and third rail members 104,114,120 are preferablyconfigured to be set upon the first, second, and third box rails18,22,26 of the box 12, respectively. Securing at least the first andsecond rail members 104,114, to the first and second box rails 18,22 maybe accomplished by clamping, bolting, and/or any other method now knownor later developed.

Looking at FIG. 5A the first rail member 104 is shown in more detail.Preferably, the first rail member 104 comprises a first rail memberretainer 106 and a first rail member enclosure 112. Similarly, but notshown in this figure, the second rail member 114 preferably comprises asecond rail member retainer 116 and a second rail member enclosure 118.As discussed further below, the first and second rail member retainers106,116 are configured to retain a first end portion 172 of the secondcompliant member 170, and the first and second rail member enclosures112,118 are configured to house at least a portion of the secondcompliant material 170 when the truck box cover system 100 is in thefirst position (see FIG. 5).

Looking back to FIG. 1, the third rail member 120 is shown preferablycomprising a third rail member retainer 122, similar to the first andsecond rail member retainers 106, 116. The third rail member 120 extendsbetween the first and second rail members 104,114 and is configured toretain the first end portion 172 of the second compliant member 170.

The second frame 124 is more easily seen in FIGS. 6 and 7A. The secondframe 124 preferably comprises a first cover member 126, a second covermember 136, a third cover member 146, and a fourth cover member 150 (seeFIG. 4B). Looking to FIG. 5A for a more detailed view, the first covermember 126 is shown preferably comprising a first cover member retainer128, a first cover member flange 130, and a first cover member plate 132extending inward from the first cover member retainer 128. Hook-and-loopfastener material 30 is preferably provided along the first cover memberflange 130. The first cover member plate 132 preferably has a shelf 134extending the length thereof and a first cam member 80 with a surface 82is preferably provided thereupon. The first cover member retainer 128 ispreferably configured to retain a second end portion 176 of the secondcompliant member 170.

As shown in FIG. 13, the second cover member 136 is similar to the firstcover member 126 and comprises a second cover member retainer 138, asecond cover member flange 140, and a second cover member plate 142extending inward from the second cover member retainer 138.Hook-and-loop fastener material 30 is preferably provided along thesecond cover member flange 140 (see FIG. 14). The second cover memberplate 142 preferably has a shelf 144 and a second cam member 82 with asurface 84 is preferably provided thereupon. The second cover memberretainer 138 is preferably configured to retain the second end portion176 of the second compliant member 170.

The third cover member 146 preferably comprises a third cover memberretainer 148 and extends between the first and second cover members126,136. The third cover member 146 is configured to retain the secondend portion 176 of the second compliant member 170 and a third side 166of the first compliant member 160 (discussed further below).

Looking to FIG. 4B, the fourth cover member 150 is shown. The fourthcover member 150 preferably comprises a fourth cover member retainer 152(see FIG. 2) and a pair of latches 154. The pair of latches 154 areconfigured to removably engage with the first and second cover members126,136.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, each of the latches 154 preferably has aspring-loaded rod 156 with a pin 157 configured to interface with thefirst and second cover member plates 132,142 of the respective first andsecond cover members 126,136 when in an engaged position. The interfacewith the first and second cover member plates 132,142 may be madethrough the respective first and second cam members 80,84. To disengagethe fourth cover member 150 from the first and second cover members126,136, the spring-loaded rods 156 are moved inward toward each otheruntil clear of the first and second cover member plates 132,146 andpotentially the first and second cam members 80,84, then the fourthcover member 150 is free to move relative to the first and second covermembers 126,136. The spring-loaded rods 156 may be maintained in thedisengaged position by placing the pin 157 against a catch 158.

To engage the fourth cover member 150 with the first and second covermembers 126,136, the reverse of the disengaging procedure is performed;however, the spring-loaded rods 156 may be in the engaged position priorto engaging with the first and second cover members 126,136. In thatcase, during the process of lowering the fourth cover member 150 intoposition between the first and second cover members 126,136, each of thespring-loaded rods 156 will follow the surfaces 82,86 of the respectivefirst and second cam members 80,84. Through the biased nature of thespring-loaded rods 156, the spring-loaded rods 156 will engage with thefirst and second cover member plates 132,142 when they are below themost inwardly extending portion of the first and second cam members80,84.

Looking back to FIG. 5A, one method of securing the second compliantmaterial 170 is shown with respect to the first rail member retainer 106of the first rail member 104. The first end portion 172 of the secondcompliant material 170 is preferably fed into the first cover memberretainer 106 through a slot 108 creating a loop 178 in the first endportion 172. Preferably, a dowel 50 is then inserted into the loop 178along the length of the first rail member retainer 106. The diameter 52of the dowel 50 is preferably greater than the width 110 of the slot108, thereby retaining the first end portion 172 of the second compliantmaterial 170 within the first rail member retainer 106. Clips (notshown) may further secure the free end 174 of the first end portion 172of the second compliant member 170 to the first cover member retainer106; however, as shown with respect to a second embodiment 200 of thecover system shown in FIG. 5B, the loop 178 may be formed by sewing (orotherwise attaching) the free end 174 back to the second compliantmaterial. The same retention method is preferably provided for thesecond compliant material 170 within at least the second rail member114, the third rail member 120, the first cover member 126, the secondcover member 136, and the third cover member 146, and the firstcompliant material 160 within at least the fourth cover member 150.

The second frame 124 is preferably sized and configured to be positionedadjacent to and substantially over the first frame 102, whereby thefirst cover member 126, the second cover member 136, and the third covermember 146 of the second frame 124 are positioned substantially directlyabove the first rail member 104, the second rail member 114, and thethird rail member 120 of the first frame 102, respectively, when thetruck box cover system 100 is in the first position (see FIGS. 1, 2, and5).

Additionally, as depicted in FIGS. 1-5, when in the first position, thesecond compliant material 170 along and between the first rail member104 and the first cover member 126 is preferably substantiallypositioned within the first rail member enclosure 112 and the secondcompliant material 170 along and between the second rail member 114 andthe second cover member 136 is preferably substantially positionedwithin the second rail member enclosure 118.

The second embodiment 200 of the cover system shown in FIG. 5Bpreferably comprises a first frame 202 with a first rail member 204 anda second frame 224 with first cover member 226. In the second embodiment200, it should be understood that the second rail member (not shown) ofthe first frame 202 and the second cover member (not shown) of thesecond frame 224 are mirror images of the respective first rail member204 and the first cover member 226. The first rail member 204 comprisesa first rail member retainer 206 with a slot 208 and a first rail memberenclosure 212. The first cover member 226 comprises a first coverretainer 228, a first cover member flange 230, and a first cover memberplate 232 with a shelf 234. Preferably, a hook-and-loop fastenermaterial 30 is provided on the inside surface of the first cover memberflange 230.

The first compliant material 160 preferably comprises a first side 162,a second side 164, a third side 166, and a fourth side 168. The firstand second sides 162,164 preferably comprise hook-and-loop fastenermaterial 30 (see FIG. 14) therealong and are configured to be removablyattachable to the first and second cover member flanges 130,140 of thesecond frame 124, respectively. The third side 166 of the firstcompliant material 160 is preferably retained within the third covermember retainer 146 of the third cover member 146 and the fourth side168 is preferably retained within the fourth cover member retainer 150of the fourth cover member 150. The first compliant material 160 isshown as being removably attached by the hook-and-loop fastener material30, however, additional or alternative fastening configurations, such assnaps, are contemplated.

Looking at FIGS. 11 and 14, a plurality of removable cover supports 60are shown. The plurality of cover supports 60 are preferably providedpositioned on the shelves 134,144 of the first and second cover members126,136 and extend therebetween.

Each of the plurality of columns 190 preferably comprises a telescopicassembly 192 with a base 194, a telescopic portion 196 (see FIG. 11),and an actuator 198 (see FIG. 4A) preferably located within, or at leastsubstantially within, the base 194 and configured to actively engagewith the telescopic portion 196. The base 194 is preferably attached toat least one of the floor 14 of the truck box 12 and the first frame102. The telescopic portions 196 are preferably attached to the secondframe 124. Even more preferably, the telescopic portions 196 areattached to the first and second cover member plates 132,142 of as shownin FIG. 5A.

Looking to FIGS. 6-7B, the cover system 100 is shown in an intermediatestate as it is being raised from the first, lowered, position to asecond, raised, position. Extension of the telescoping portions 196 isperformed by activation of the actuators 198 through a switch (notshown) in electrical communication therewith. The switch (not shown) ispreferably operated through a remote (not shown). Upon activation, thesecond frame 124 is raised relative to the first frame 102. As shown inFIGS. 7A and 7B, the second compliant material 170 is unfurled from thefirst and second rail member enclosures 112,118. The second compliantmaterial 170 is preferably a continuous un-interrupted piece of materialand made from a pliable and weather-resistant material such as a stretchtent textile.

The second frame 124 continues the upward assent until reaching thesecond position shown in FIGS. 8-11. In the second position, the secondcompliant member 170 is preferably made taught between the first frame102 and the second frame 124 and provides a first wall 180, a secondwall 182, and a third wall 184.

To return the second frame 124 to the first position, the actuators 198are activated by the switch (not shown) in the reverse direction.

The actuators 198 are preferably hydraulically driven but a pneumaticsystem is also within the purview of the present invention. Activationof the actuators 198 to extend the telescoping portions 196 ispreferably a one-touch activation, whereas the retraction of thetelescoping portions 196 to lower the second frame 124 from the secondposition to the first position preferably requires constant activationof the switch (not shown) by a user (not shown). This is done to reducethe chance of user injury, damage to the cover 100, and/or the load (notshown) being carried in the truck box 12 by accidental activation;however, this functionality should not be viewed as limiting theinvention. Additionally, or alternatively, a manually operated switch(not shown) may be included which must be manually closed prior toactivation of the actuators 198.

Turning now to FIG. 17 in which the rear panel 70 is shown as installed.The rear panel 70 preferably comprises a first rod (hidden) providedalong a first side 72 and a second rod (hidden) provided along a secondside 74, a third side 76, and a fourth side 78. With reference to FIG.13, the first rod (hidden) is receivable within the recesses 92 of apair of upper brackets 90 attached to the first and second cover members126,136 and the second rod (hidden) is receivable within the recesses 96of a pair of lower brackets 94 attached to the first and second railmembers 104,114. The third and fourth sides 76,78 are preferablyconfigured to be secured in a weatherproof manner to the secondcompliant member 170. The weatherproof connection may be made throughhook-and-loop material or any other method now known or later developed.The rear panel 70 is preferably formed from a compliant material, suchas a stretch tent textile, and is configured to be rolled up and storedwhen not in use.

Turning now to FIGS. 18-21 a rack system 300 according to the presentinvention is shown. The rack system 300 is preferably configured tointerface with the cover system 100,200. The rack system 300 comprises aplurality of upstanding members 302 and a plurality of cross-members320.

FIG. 21 provides a view of an exemplary embodiment of an upstandingmember 302 according to the present invention. The upstanding member 302preferably comprises a pillar 304, with a through-hole 306, extendingfrom a base 308, and an arm 310 extending alongside at least a portionof the pillar 304 and below the base 308. The arm 310 has an upturnedend 312.

Each upstanding member 302 is configured to interface with the first andsecond cover members 126,136. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 with respectto placement of an upstanding member 302 on the second cover member 136,the upstanding member 302 is positioned with the upturned end 312received within the second cover member 136 between the second covermember retainer 138 and the second cover member flange 140 with theremainder of the arm 310 that is below the base 308 abutting the outsideof the second cover member flange 140. The base 308 is positioned atopthe second cover member 136. This arrangement allows for increasedversatility as the plurality of upstanding members 302 may be placed atany location along the first and second cover members 126,136.

FIG. 20 illustrates the plurality of cross-members 320 attached to andextending between opposing upstanding members 302. Here, the pluralityof cross-members 320 have through-holes (hidden) at opposing endportions 322,324 which are configured to be alignable with thethrough-holes 306 of the pillars 304. The plurality of cross-members 320are preferably removably attached to the upstanding members 302 withpins 330 extending through the aligned upstanding member through-hole306 and the cross-member through-hole (hidden), however, other methodsof removable attachment are contemplated, such as by a threaded fastener(not shown). It should also be noted that the placement of the pluralityof cross-members 320 on the plurality of upstanding members 302 may beadjustable.

The rack system 300 is configured to be incorporated and usable withboth cover system 100,200 in both the first position and the secondposition. FIGS. 18-20 illustrate thus with the cover system 100.

A method for raising and lowering a truck box cover is also contemplatedaccording to the present invention and is describes with respect to thefirst embodiment of the truck box cover assembly 100. The methodpreferably comprises the steps of: providing a first frame 102 and asecond frame 124; providing a plurality of telescopic assemblies 192operably connected to the first frame 102 and the second frame 124,whereby the second frame 124 is configured to be movable relative to thefirst frame 102 through activation of the plurality of telescopicassemblies 192 between two positions: a first position and a secondposition; whereby in the first position the first frame 102 and thesecond frame 124 are juxtaposed and in the second position the firstframe 102 and the second frame 124 are spaced apart; providing a firstcompliant member 160 supported by and extending across the second frame124; providing a second compliant material 170 supported by andextending between the first frame 102 and the second frame 124; whereby,when in the first position, activating the plurality of telescopingassemblies 192 to move the second frame 124 to the second positionwherein the second compliant material 170 is taut; and whereby when inthe second position, activating the plurality of telescoping assemblies192 to move the second frame 124 to the first position. The methodfurther comprises the step of actively monitoring the truck box coversystem 100 when moving from the second position to the first position.Active monitoring may include, but should not be limited to, constantlymaintained activation of the plurality of telescopic assemblies 192 by auser (not shown) and/or pressure sensors (not shown) monitoring forceapplied in a direction different than the downward movement of thesecond frame 124. The method may further comprise the step of tuckingthe second compliant member 170 into a first rail member retainer 112and a second rail member enclosure 118 of the first frame 102 whenmoving the second frame 124 from the second position to the firstposition.

FIG. 22 illustrates a third embodiment 400 of a truck box coveraccording to the present invention. The cover 400 preferably comprises aframe 424, a top 460, a compliant member 470, and a plurality of columns490.

Similar to the first and second embodiments 100, 200, the frame 424preferably comprises a first cover member 426, a second cover member(not shown), and a third cover member (hidden), which preferably followalong the top of the first body panel 16, the second body panel 20 (seeFIG. 11), and the box end panel 24, respectively. Preferably, the firstcover member 426 and the second cover member (not shown) are attached toor incorporated into the first box rail 18 and the second box rail 22(see FIG. 10), respectively.

The compliant material 470 is preferably supported by and extendsbetween the frame 424 and the first body panel 16, the second body panel20 (see FIG. 11), and the box end panel 24.

Each of the plurality of columns 490 preferably comprise a telescopicassembly 492 with a base 494, a telescopic portion 496, and an actuator(hidden, but see the actuator 198 in FIG. 4A). Preferably, there arefour columns 490, one near each corner of the box 12 with the base 494of two preferably positioned within and attached to or incorporated intothe first body panel 16 and two preferably positioned within andattached to or incorporated into the second body panel 20 (see FIG. 10).

It is contemplated that the top 460 may be removable from the frame 424.The top 460 may be comprised of a soft material and/or a hard materialconfigured to attach to the frame 424 and cover the truck box 12.

Preferably, the operation of the cover 400 is as described above withrespect to the first and second embodiments 100,200; however, the frame424 will be moving from a first position to a second position relativeto the truck box 12 as the plurality of columns 490 are attached to orincorporated into the truck box 12. When in the second position, thecompliant material 470 forms a first wall 480, a second wall (notshown), and a third wall 484.

The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles ofthe invention. Furthermore, because numerous modifications and changeswill readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired tolimit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown anddescribed. While the preferred embodiment has been described, thedetails may be changed without departing from the invention, which isdefined by the claims.

I claim:
 1. A truck box cover system comprising: a frame comprising afirst cover member, a second cover member, and a third cover member; atruck box comprising a first body panel, a second body panel, and a boxend panel; a plurality of assemblies operatively connected between theframe and the first and second body panels and configured to move theframe relative to the truck box between a first position and a secondposition; a top supported by the frame; and a continuous compliantmember supported by and extending from the frame to the first bodypanel, the second body panel, and the box end panel; whereby in thefirst position the frame, the first body panel, the second body panel,and the box end panel are juxtaposed and the compliant member isdisposed within the first body panel and the second body panel; andwhereby in the second position the frame and is spaced from the firstbody panel, the second body panel, and the box end panel and thecompliant member defines three walls.
 2. The truck box cover system ofclaim 1, wherein the first cover member is incorporated into a first boxrail of the truck box and the second cover member is incorporated into asecond box rail of the truck box.
 3. The truck box cover system of claim1, whereby the compliant member comprises weatherproof material.
 4. Thetruck box cover system of claim 3, wherein the compliant membercomprises a stretch tent textile.
 5. The truck box cover system of claim1, wherein the plurality of assemblies is configured to be operatedelectrically.
 6. The truck box cover system of claim 5, whereby theplurality of assemblies is configured to be operated remotely.
 7. Atruck box cover system comprising: a top movable between a firstposition and a second position; a first cover member extending along afirst body panel of a truck box; a second cover member extending along asecond body panel of the truck box; a plurality of assembliesoperatively connected between the top and the truck box and configuredto move the top between the first position and the second position; anda continuous compliant material extending between the top and the firstcover member and between the top and the second cover member; thecompliant material disposed within the first and second body panels inthe first position; and the compliant material defining three walls inthe second position.
 8. The truck box cover system of claim 7, wherebythe compliant material comprises weatherproof material.
 9. The truck boxcover system of claim 8, wherein the compliant material comprises astretch tent textile.
 10. The truck box cover system of claim 7, whereinthe plurality of assemblies is configured to be operated electrically.11. The truck box cover system of claim 10, whereby the plurality ofassemblies is configured to be operated remotely.
 12. The truck boxcover system of claim 1, wherein the assemblies comprise telescopicassemblies.
 13. The truck box cover system of claim 7, wherein theassemblies comprise telescopic assemblies.
 14. A truck box cover systemcomprising: a first frame; a second frame; a plurality of assembliesoperatively connected to the first frame and the second frame, andconfigured to move the second frame relative to the first frame betweena first position and a second position; and a continuous compliantmaterial supported by and extending from the first frame to the secondframe, whereby in the first position the first frame and the secondframe are juxtaposed and the compliant material is disposed within thefirst frame, and whereby in the second position the first frame and thesecond frame are spaced apart and the compliant material defines threewalls.
 15. The truck box cover system of claim 14, wherein theassemblies comprise telescopic assemblies.
 16. A method comprising thesteps of: on a motor vehicle having a cargo box, positioning a firstframe in a first position proximate a top edge portion of the cargo box;providing an enclosure secured to the cargo box; securing a firstportion of a continuous compliant material relative to the first frameand securing a second portion of the compliant material relative to thecargo box; and using a plurality of assemblies operatively connectedbetween the first frame and the motor vehicle, moving the first framerelative to the cargo box between the first position and a secondposition in which the first frame is spaced from the top edge portion ofthe cargo box, and the compliant material defines a plurality of walls,wherein the compliant material is disposed in the enclosure while thefirst frame is in the first position.
 17. The method according to claim16, further including the step of: securing a second frame relative tothe cargo box, the enclosure being defined by the second frame, and thesecond portion of the compliant material being secured to the secondframe.
 18. A method comprising the steps of: securing a first portion ofa continuous compliant material relative to a cargo space of a motorvehicle; and operating a plurality of assemblies, the assemblies beingoperatively connected to the motor vehicle, to at least partiallyvertically unfurl the compliant material from an enclosure to define atleast three wall portions.
 19. The method according to claim 18, whereinthe securing step comprises the step of inserting each compliantmaterial into a slot.
 20. The method according to claim 18, furthercomprising the step of: operating the plurality of assemblies to atleast partially furl the at least one compliant material into theenclosure.